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THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL ITINERARY “We regard each and every trip we organise as a trip of a lifetime.” ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY CONTENTS OF THIS DOSSIER TRIP SUMMARY 2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at airport, transfer to hotel 3 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 2: Private tour of Lima 4 ..... Day by day detailed itinerary DAY 3: Flight to Cusco, lunch & tour of the city 18 ... Detailed accommodation information DAY 4: Hike to the nearby ruins 22 ... Recommended reading list DAY 5: Hike from Maras to Moray in Sacred Valley 23 ... Essential information, tips and FAQS DAY 6: Private tour of Ollantaytambo & start of the Inca Trail DAY 7: Hike to the Llulluchapampa camp ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 8: Dead Woman’s Pass & hike to Phuyupatamarca DAY 9: Hike through the sun gate to Machu Picchu As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 10: Private tour of Machu Picchu & train to Cusco America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through DAY 11: Private transfer to the airport private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure SPEAK TO A SPECIALIST WHO HAS BEEN TO PERU your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! ALL TOURS ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED We are members of ABTA (Y1699) and our tours are ATOL protected (license 10287) giving you full peace of mind when booking with us both for monies paid to us as well as the code of conduct and high THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY standards that membership of these organisations require. We are ■ www.thelatinamericatravelcompany.com also members of LATA, the authoritative professional travel ■ [email protected] association for Latin America in the UK. ☎ +44 020 8191 7772 THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 2 ▶ PRICE AND INCLUSIONS FOR THIS TOUR GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £3595 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote. Please remember that ︎ INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓ All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ All internal flights ✓ All private tours as specified in the itinerary ✓ All transfers & transportation PROTECTION ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist ✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights - we CAN include these for you, please just ask us for a quote. the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. peace of mind of full protection of any monies paid to us THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 3 ▶ TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 1 OVERNIGHT ARRIVAL TO LIMA ALLPA HOTEL & SUITES ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: CLASSIC MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL A comfortable, modern city hotel with good sized rooms, modern amenities and a great location in On arrival to Lima you will be met at the airport by your English speaking guide and the heart of Miraflores, downtown Lima. driver who will welcome you to Peru, help you with your luggage and take you by private transfer straight to your hotel. The drive takes about 45 minutes depending on traffic. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. Lima at sunset Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Atahualpa 119, Miraflores 15074, Peru MEALS INCLUDED: None today THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 4 4 ▶ TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 2 OVERNIGHT HIGHLIGHTS OF LIMA ALLPA HOTEL & SUITES ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: CLASSIC A HALF DAY PRIVATE TOUR OF LIMA A comfortable, modern city hotel with good sized rooms, modern amenities and a great location in You will be met at your hotel after breakfast by your private guide for your half day the heart of Miraflores, downtown Lima. guided tour of Lima. You start the tour in the historic centre of the city and the impressive main plaza that has been protected by UNESCO. The government palace, city hall and cathedral are all located here and are fine examples of Lima’s colonial architecture. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the 16th century Convento de Santo Domingo. This is a wonderfully preserved monastery and from the tower you get a fantastic view of the city. After this you continue to the Larco Herrera museum in the Puebo Libre district. This is one of the city’s most prestigious museums which houses the country’s finest collection of gold and silver from ancient Peru. There are also many other displays of Pre-Columbian artifacts, ceramics and jewelry. At the end of the tour you have the chance to try a traditional dessert made with a local fruit, the lucuma, before being returned to your hotel. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Atahualpa 119, Miraflores 15074, Peru MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 5 5 ▶ TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 3 OVERNIGHT LIMA TO CUSCO QUINTA SAN BLAS ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: DELUXE MORNING FLIGHT FROM LIMA TO CUSCO, THE IMPERIAL INCA CITY A simple but quirky little boutique hotel located in the arty neighbourhood of San Blas. A great base Private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your direct flight to Cusco. from which to explore Cusco! Exact flight times to be confirmed. Flight duration about 1 hour 30 minutes. On arrival to Cusco you will be met at the airport and taken by private transfer to your hotel (about a 20 minute drive). After checking in, go over to the coffee museum for 1pm where you will enjoy a tasty lunch whilst learning about the origins of coffee. PRIVATE CITY TOUR OF CUSCO After lunch enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic centre of Cusco accompanied by your knowledgable private local guide. On this gentle walk around the Inca capital you will visit the Plaza de armas, the cathedral, the Qoricancha temple of the sun and perhaps, if you feel like it, the sounds and smells of the San Pedro market. Here you can find stalls full of exotic fruits, local breads and cheeses. Some of the more interesting items for sale include whole cow heads, sheeps hooves and even toad soup! Return to your hotel late afternoon. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Carmen Alto 218, Cusco 08000, Peru MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast & Lunch THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 6 6 ▶ TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 4 OVERNIGHT NEARBY INCA RUINS QUINTA SAN BLAS ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: DELUXE A DAY OF PRIVATELY GUIDED LIGHT WALKS IN THE HILLS ABOVE CUSCO A simple but quirky little boutique hotel located in the arty neighbourhood of San Blas. A great base After breakfast today you will be met at your hotel and taken to the impressive site from which to explore Cusco! of Sacsayhuaman. Here several huge stone ramparts encircle a large amphitheater covered with grass. Ancient Inca ceremonies such as Inti Raymi are still held here and on the weekends families from Cusco often congregate to fly kites and picnic. After this you continue to the Inca water temple of Tambo Machay which is followed by a delicious picnic lunch. After lunch you take a trail through some fields that leads down to the intricately carved Inca Temple of the Moon. After this you pick up a beautifully preserved section of the royal Inca trail that takes you back into Cusco via the cobbled streets of the bohemian district of San Blas. After arriving to the main square you can browse the shops, get a coffee, or return to your hotel. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Calle Carmen Alto 218, Cusco 08000, Peru MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast & Lunch THELATINAMERICATRAVELCOMPANY.COM | Email: [email protected] UK ☎: +44 (0) 20 8191 7772 | Part of HeadsEast Ltd - UK business registration: 6717612 7 7 ▶ TAILOR MADE THE COMPLETE PRIVATE INCA TRAIL TOUR - DETAILED ITINERARY DAY 5 OVERNIGHT HIKE FROM MARAS TO MORAY PAKARITAMPU ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD VISIT TWO OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SACRED VALLEY A fantastic option in Ollantaytambo with rustic but cosy rooms, a great location and beautifully kept This morning you will leave Cusco behind and start travelling north towards Machu gardens with excellent mountain views! Picchu accompanied by your private guide. The first stop along the way will be at the fascinating circular terraces of Moray.